IDENTIFICATION & SITE INFORMATION #
VESSEL TYPE DESCRIPTION #
Barge No. 012 is a barge, typically used for transporting bulk goods such as coal, iron ore, gravel, or other materials across the Great Lakes. Barges like this one are often unpowered and towed by tugboats or other vessels. Constructed in 1975, Barge No. 012 would have been part of the modern fleet of transportation vessels operating on the Great Lakes during the late 20th century.
HISTORY #
The history of Barge No. 012 is not extensively documented, which is common for many utility and cargo barges. These vessels were workhorses of the industrial era on the Great Lakes, serving a critical role in transporting large quantities of materials needed for various industries. The barge was likely involved in routine freight transport until it sank or was abandoned at the provided coordinates near Thunder Bay, Michigan, in Lake Huron.
FINAL DISPOSITION #
The barge is currently submerged at a depth of 35 feet near Thunder Bay in Lake Huron. The circumstances of its sinking or abandonment are not detailed in the available records. However, its position makes it a known wreck site in the region, potentially of interest to divers and maritime historians.
LOCATED BY & DATE #
The specific coordinates (N 45° 08.192′ W 083° 09.554′) suggest that Barge No. 012 has been located and documented. The exact date of its location or any surveys conducted on the wreck is not specified, but it is positioned in a known area of shipwrecks in Lake Huron.
NOTMARs & ADVISORIES #
No specific Notices to Mariners (NOTMARs) are mentioned in relation to Barge No. 012. However, given its location in Thunder Bay, an area with numerous shipwrecks and underwater hazards, mariners should be aware of its presence and navigate cautiously.
RESOURCES & LINKS #
- NOAA Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary: NOAA Thunder Bay NMS
- Maritime History of the Great Lakes Database: Maritime History of the Great Lakes
CONCLUSION #
Barge No. 012 represents one of the many utilitarian vessels that contributed to the commerce and industry of the Great Lakes. While the details of its service life and sinking remain obscure, its presence in Lake Huron, marked by the given coordinates, adds to the rich tapestry of maritime history in the Thunder Bay region.
KEYWORDS #
- Barge No. 012
- Lake Huron wreck
- Thunder Bay shipwrecks
- Great Lakes maritime history
- Submerged barge
GPS COORDINATES & ADDITIONAL INFO #
The wreck of Barge No. 012 is located at coordinates N 45° 08.192′ W 083° 09.554′ in Lake Huron, near Thunder Bay, at a depth of 35 feet. Mariners and divers should exercise caution when navigating or exploring this area.
